4. Teachers’ participation

Although voluntary by definition, going on school outings and trips forms part, as such, of teachers’ statutory official duties. The Directorate authorizes the teachers concerned to travel in an official capacity. It must also give its permission for other adults assisting the teacher (colleague, parent, instructor, etc.) to travel.

During school outings and trips pupils, teachers and other accompanying adults are covered by the School’s civil liability insurance. No insurance covers criminal liability. Should an accompanying adult incur criminal liability, the School defrays the cost of legal aid, provided that the act committed does not adversely affect the School.